Tandoor Char House

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	11	2
2025	1	0	0
2024	1	4	0
2023	1	6	0
2022	1	3	0
2021	1	3	0
2020	1	6	0
2019	1	7	0
2018	2	11	0
2017	2	16	2
2016	1	7	2
2015	1	3	0
2014	4	27	1
2013	1	11	3
2012	2	4	0

Sep 2, 2026 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. CILANTRO CHUTNEY AT 48.2F, CARROT SALAD AT 52.5F, YOGURT AT 48.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER NOTED AT 51.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS YOGURT AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER GREEN CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH SPILLED CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COOLING RACKS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/UNUSED ICE MACHINE MUST BE EITHER REPAIRED AND FUNCTIONAL OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND AND AROUND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BASEMENT AT WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

May 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT/RESEAL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AT THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE GASKET OF THE CHUTNEY/EXPO COOLER TO BE TORN ON THE LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED/TORN GASKET.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DRAINING EXCESSIVELY FROM A PIPE DIRECTLY BELOW THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK DRAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. REPAIR PERSON CALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED. SINK DRAIN NO LONGER LEAKING.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN LOWER-LEVEL STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS LOWER-LEVEL UNISEX BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR FOR EACH DOOR.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE LOWER-LEVEL DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED LIDDED TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Mar 7, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOX FREEZER MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUTDOOR COVERED REAR STAIRWELL OF THE BUILDING. FOOD STORAGE MUST BE IN AREAS WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE OR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK OR ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER/SCRAPPER SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL ATTACHED ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING TILES/DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AT WALK-IN COOLERS.----BASEMENT HALLWAY FLOOR TILES WITH LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES/MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Aug 26, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT SHELF BY THE PREP COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD HEAYILY STAINED WITH DRY WATER IN BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jul 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HANDLE ON SMALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN ON RIGHT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED TO DETER ANY INSECT HARBORAGE. KEEP THE AREA CLEAN AND DRY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN CENTER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND RESTORE THEM TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Jun 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS ON PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLER

Mar 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PRE SET WATER PITCHERS STORED IN REACHING COOLER UNIT NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOODS IN COOLER UNIT DURING STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED LEAKING FAN CONDENSER IN ALL WALK IN COOLER UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE REPAIR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN COOLER GASKETS ON TANDOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BASKETS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 22, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 13, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND ON CORNERS INSIDE THE FURNANCE ROOM AND ON SHELVING WHERE CHEMICAL ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT ENTRACE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BUTTER CREAM GRAVY, LAMB CHICKEN KARHAI,SHRIMP PAKORA, KARHAI, ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE CHEMICAL AT THE FINAL RINSE.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING UNDERNEATH PIPE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FOOD STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPUNG CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

May 30, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DINING ROOMS. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AROUND DOOR FRAME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP AREA WHEN HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

May 19, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. 2LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $10. 2 LBS OF PLAAK (SPINACH DIP), 50F, VALUED AT $20. 25 LBS OF POTATOES, 57F, VALUED AT $20. 30 LBS OF TIKKA SAUCE (BUTTER CREAM, BUTTER, TOMATOES), 57F, VALUED AT $150. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTER FROM OUTSIDE, COME INTO THE KITCHEN AND BEGIN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 6/28/16. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1937713, DATED 6/28/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #32; OBSERVED THAT THE VEGETABLE PREP TOP COOLER IS MISSING A HANDLE ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE MINI FREEZER AND THE BASEMENT FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD MISSING FROM THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. #35; OBSERVED DARK SOOTY DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, ALONG THE COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PATCH OF CEILING NEAR THE BASEMENT MOP SINK, APPROX. 2 SQ FT, TO BE FLAKING PAINT. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY DISCOLORATION IN THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD. OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL. OBSERVED GAPS IN THE WALL WHERE THE PIPES MEET THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAPS. THE HVAC DUCTS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM ARE DRIPPING CONDENSATIO
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS, AND REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN STOVE, FRYER, MIXER, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS AND DEEP FREEZERS. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT ON OR INSIDE EQUIPMENT. ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, EXCESSIVE RUST PRESENT.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DINING ROOMS. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AROUND DOOR FRAME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP AREA WHEN HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Jun 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45-49 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE UPSTAIRS BACK DOOR TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. IT WAS NOTED DURING INSPECTION THAT THE UNIT WAS UNPLUGGED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER: CHEESE, 46 DEGREES, 10 LBS/$40; YOGURT, 48 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$1; EGGS, 49 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$6; GARLIC, 47 DEGREES, 20 LBS/$40; YOGURT CHUTNEY, 48 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$5. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE BACK DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED OKRA, 55 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; CHEESECAKE, 56 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$28; MILK, 56 DEGREES, 1/2 LB/$3. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE VEGETABLE PREP TOP COOLER IS MISSING A HANDLE ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE MINI FREEZER AND THE BASEMENT FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD MISSING FROM THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DARK SOOTY DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, ALONG THE COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PATCH OF CEILING NEAR THE BASEMENT MOP SINK, APPROX. 2 SQ FT, TO BE FLAKING PAINT. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY DISCOLORATION IN THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD. OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL. OBSERVED GAPS IN THE WALL WHERE THE PIPES MEET THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAPS. THE HVAC DUCTS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM ARE DRIPPING CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EXCESS CONDENSATION BY PROVIDING INSULATION OR OTHER MEANS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STAIRWELL IS CLOGGED AND CAUSING STANDING WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG THE DRAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMET SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. OBSERVED FOUL ODORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER ROOM AND THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZERS AND THE UPSTAIRS MINI FRIDGE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND PLACE THEM IN AN EASY TO READ LOCATION.

Jan 14, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WEST SIDE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH DOORS IN DISREPAIR AND OFF HINGES. REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE HINGED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH WATER UNDER TILES DUR TO RECENT PIPE BURSTING. REMOVE WATER AND REPAIR FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE DRY, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 14, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA DAMAGED,BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL TEH GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT SERVICE STATION. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP

Oct 3, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1393317 DATED 3/19/14. #32-COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL. #34-FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- LEAKS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLES. MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WORN OUT CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE REACH IN COOLER(COCA COLA),INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA DAMAGED,BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT SERVICE STATION. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN THE TWO STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

Mar 19, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLES. MUST REPAIR.

Mar 11, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWEL LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE IN FOOD PREP AREA STARTING TO PREPARE FOODS.CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH SEVERAL OPEN GAPS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. TREAT AREA FOR RATS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LID. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND RECOMMEND LARGER CONTAINERS, MORE CONTAINERS OR MORE FREQUENT PICK UP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 5-22-13 NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-22-13 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#32- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.#33- EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALL AT GAS STOVE AND KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS, PANS AND DISHES ON OUT DOOR HALLWAY STORAGE RACKS. MUST NOT STORE DIRTY POTS AND PANS IN SAME AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOODEN SHELVING FOR BULK SPICE STORAGE DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND PAINT OR SEAL. OPEN HOLES, CRACKS CREVICES IN BUILD WALL SHELVING MUST SEAL. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL. DIRTY KITCHEN WINDOW SILL WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.DIRTY METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, DIRT, GREASE FOOD SPLATTER REMOVED: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS, COOKS LINE HOOD VENTILATION.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER MUST CLEAN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLES. MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. ALL ITEMS IE: UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO.

May 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 55.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 70.7F AND CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 58F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312 746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A.
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SAMOSAS AT 47.F, 2 LBS MARINATED OKRA AT 50.5F, 10 LBS COOKED RICE AT 70.7F, 5 LBS COOKED POTATO AT 47.8F, 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 58F, 5 LBS CHEESE AT 68.8F, 3 LBS LAMB AT 46F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. DIRTY DISHES FOUND STORED INSIDE SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM WITH BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AT GAS STOVE AND KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNUSED FLOOR MIXER FROM REAR STAIRWELL.

Jan 24, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE BASEMENT AND BENEATH THE STAIRCASE.

Jan 18, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Fail.

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